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Bill116th CongressFiled May 23, 2019International Affairs
S.Res. 221

A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the intensifying repression and human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party and the use of surveillance by Chinese authorities, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Jun 5, 2019)

This resolution expresses sympathy for the family and friends of the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre and condemns the use of violence against those who speak out against the Chinese Communist Party. The resolution also calls on the Chinese government to cease its current repression of the Chinese people. It calls on the international community to address the Chinese government's continued persecution and mass surveillance of its citizens.

What just happenedJun 5, 2019

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 05/23/2019 S3114-3116)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO](R-CO)Sponsor
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  1. Jun 5, 2019Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 05/23/2019 S3114-3116)

  2. Jun 5, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 05/23/2019 S3114-3116)

  3. Jun 5, 2019Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3268)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Jun 5, 2019Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3268)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. May 23, 2019IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. May 23, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateJun 5, 201955

This resolution expresses sympathy for the family and friends of the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre and condemns the use of violence against those who speak out against the Chinese Communist Party. The resolution also calls on the Chinese government to cease its current repression of the Chinese people. It calls on the international community to address the Chinese government's continued persecution and mass surveillance of its citizens.

Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2019

This resolution expresses sympathy for the family and friends of the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre and condemns the use of violence against those who speak out against the Chinese Communist Party. The resolution also calls on the Chinese government to cease its current repression of the Chinese people. It calls on the international community to address the Chinese government's continued persecution and mass surveillance of its citizens.

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